The 2011 Château Chalon from Domaine Berthet Bondet is an exceptional wine that embodies the grandeur of vin jaune from Jura. Powerful, complex, and with an impressive aging potential, it offers a unique tasting experience. This wine is intended for lovers of great aging wines who appreciate the depth and evolving richness of oxidative wines. Whether to accompany a refined meal or to be enjoyed on its own, this Château Chalon is a true treasure from Jura.
2011 Château Chalon Domaine Berthet Bondet
€84.00
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The 2011 Château Chalon from Domaine Berthet Bondet is an exceptional wine that embodies the grandeur of vin jaune from Jura. Powerful, complex, and with an impressive aging potential, it offers a unique tasting experience. This wine is intended for lovers of great aging wines who appreciate the depth and evolving richness of oxidative wines. Whether to accompany a refined meal or to be enjoyed on its own, this Château Chalon is a true treasure from Jura.
Wine estate: Domaine Berthet Bondet
Grape variety: Savagnin
Region: Château-Chalon, Côtes du Jura, Jura, France
Appellation: Château-Chalon
Color: White
Format: Bottle 0.62 L
Description
The 2011 Château Chalon from Domaine Berthet Bondet is a unique white wine, produced according to the traditional methods of the Château-Chalon appellation in the Jura. Made from the Savagnin grape, this wine reflects the purest expression of the terroir and winemaking expertise of the region. The “sous voile” aging process, characteristic of Château-Chalon vin jaune, imparts distinctive aromas and exceptional longevity to the wine.
Blend
The 2011 Château Chalon is made from 100% Savagnin. After fermentation, the wine is aged under a veil of yeast for six years and three months, without topping off. During this time, a natural layer of yeast (the veil) forms on the surface of the wine, creating a controlled oxidative environment. This process gives the wine its characteristic aromas and allows it to age beautifully.
Tasting notes
Color: The wine presents a beautiful golden hue, bright with amber reflections, reflecting its long aging and development under the yeast veil.
Nose: The nose is complex and powerful, with characteristic aromas of walnuts, hazelnuts, dried fruits, and spices such as curry and saffron. Notes of ripe apple, quince, and mushrooms enrich the bouquet, with hints of minerality and slight oxidative nuances typical of vin jaune.
Palate: On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and intense. It reveals a great aromatic richness with flavors of walnuts, sweet spices, and dried fruits. The texture is silky and dense, supported by marked acidity that balances the wine’s power. The finish is long and persistent, leaving saline and mineral notes that enhance the wine’s complexity. Its oxidative character is beautifully controlled, offering a profound and refined tasting experience.
Aging potential
The 2011 Château Chalon is a wine of very long aging potential. Thanks to its “sous voile” aging process and the nature of the Savagnin grape, it can be stored for several decades, even over 50 years. This wine will continue to evolve over time, developing more complex and refined aromas for an ever-richer tasting experience.
Food pairings
Traditional Jura dishes: chicken with morels and vin jaune, pike quenelles, or dishes based on smoked trout.
Cheeses: hard cheeses such as Comté, Beaufort, or Parmesan.
Exotic dishes: mild curries or dishes with coconut milk and light spices.
Seafood: oysters, grilled langoustines, or scallop-based dishes.
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